Prices of gold rose by Rs 245 to Rs 47,664 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday helped by positive international trends

New Delhi: Prices of gold rose by Rs 245 to Rs 47,664 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday helped by positive international trends, according to HDFC Securities.

Gold closed at Rs 47,419 per 10 gram on Tuesday. Silver prices, however, dipped Rs 110 to Rs 49,340 per kg from Rs 49,450 per kg in the previous trade.

Gold pricesIn the international market, gold was quoting with gains at USD 1,720 per ounce and silver at USD 17.70 per ounce.

"Gold prices traded higher on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US FED comments," HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.